Outstanding A&S Professors Nominated for Awards for Latest Works
Two A&S professors have been recently recognized for their latest publications and have been nominated for prestigious awards.
UK History Professor a Finalist for Cundill Prize
UK history professor Jeremy Popkin has been named as one of six finalists for the 2011 Cundill Prize in History for his recent publication of "You Are All Free: The Haitian Revolution and the Abolition of Slavery."
Affrilachian Legacy Awards
The Carpetbag Theatre, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. William Turner, and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker were all recognized for their massive contributions to Affrilachian art, music, scholarship and heritage.
Peta Pixel Conflict Photography
I have always wondered how photographers could capture such dangerous moments in certain situations, and whether they would go all the way into those situations risking their life. Do people or enemies not harm them just because they have a press badge on? The movie Blood Diamond also made me ponder on this thought; how many photographers have died trying to capture an image representing a certain conflict? There are those people who may have given there lives in hope that they would capture an award winning photograph and then there are photographers who take a not-so-violent situation and skew it to make sure their photograph forces an award winning conflict. Watch this video below in order to see what i'm referring to.
Introducción al Departamento de Estudios Hispánicos / Introduction to the Department of Hispanic Studies: Alan Brown
Alan Brown is a Spanish professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Hispanic Studies. In this podcast, Professor Brown discusses his new position in the department, his current research, and opportunities for students to connect to the community through the Department of Hispanic Studies.
Finney Named National Book Award Finalist
UK English professor Nikky Finney has been named a finalist for the 2011 National Book Award in Poetry.
Poets Highlight Third Installment of James Baker Hall Series
This week the series will feature poets Erik Reece and Maureen Morehead.
Dean's List Reception Fall 2011
Each semester, the College of Arts and Sciences honors its students which have made the Dean’s List. This semester, we talked with some of the honored students about their experiences at UK and how UK and a liberal arts education have helped them in their career goals. Their varying majors, academic experiences, and plans for after college showcased the diversity of opportunities within the College of Arts and Sciences.
A Founder of UK's Committee on Social Theory Returns for Lecture
By Erin Holaday Ziegler
The University of Kentucky's Committee on Social Theory will welcome a former faculty member and active debater in spatial science and geographic thought to campus for its Fall Distinguished Speaker and Founders Forum this week.
African American and Africana Studies Hosts Tailgate Event
The African American and Africana Studies Program (AAAS) will co-sponsor this year's homecoming activities under the banner of the Village Experience. The activities include an AAAS open house and tailgate with the Lyman T. Johnson Alumni committee on Saturday, October 22nd. This daylong event will consist of a series of formal and informal events including an awards presentation, poetry, live music and stepping in the Breckinridge courtyard as well as tailgating activities inside large tented areas surrounding the quad. Predominantly Black Greek Letter organizations and other student groups like the Black Student Union, the Black Voices, and the African Student Association will be provided with tent space to host alumni during the weekend in the village.
Tailgating starts at 10am
Football game at noon
Lyman T. Johnson Awards program at 1:30pm
Jazz Musician Benny J plays at 4pm
The Greek Stroll competition begins at 6pm
Date:
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Location:
Breckenridge Courtyard